Smells Like Teen Spirit
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Hello, hello, hello
how low?
hello, hello, hello
how low?

With the lights out,
it's less dangerous
Here we are now,
entertain us
I feel stupid,
and contagious
Here we are now,
entertain us (hey)

Hello, hello, hello
how low?
hello, hello, hello
how low?

And I forget just why
I taste. Oh yeah, I guess, it makes
me smile.I found it hard, its hard
to find.Oh well, whatever, nevermind

Hello, hello, hello
how low?
hello, hello, hello
how low?

With the lights out,
it's less dangerous
Here we are now,
entertain us
I feel stupid,
and contagious




Here we are now,
entertain us (hey).

Overall Meaning

The song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana is often referred to as the anthem of the grunge movement, which emerged in the Seattle area in the mid-1980s. The opening lines of the song, "hello, hello, hello, how low?" are a clear reference to the boredom and apathy felt by teenagers at the time. The lyrics of the song speak to the feelings of disillusionment and alienation experienced by those living in a world that is out of step with their own values and beliefs.


The chorus of the song "smells like teen spirit," is also a reference to the revolutionary spirit of the youth in the late 80s and early 90s. The lyrics suggest a sort of rebelliousness that was taking place in America during the time, an anger against the establishment, and a desire for something different. The phrase "smells like teen spirit" can be interpreted in different ways, but it most likely means the aura or the feeling that comes with being young and restless.


The second verse of the song, "And I forget just why I taste, Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile" is often interpreted as a reference to Kurt's habitual drug use. The bridge, "A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial," also speaks to the singer's inner turmoil and his inability to come to terms with what's happening to him. Overall, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is an iconic track that will forever be associated with the grunge era of music, and has left an indelible mark on popular culture.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello, hello, hello how low?
Greeting everyone but feeling low and wondering if they are too.


With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Without the scrutiny, it's less risky to speak or act freely.


Here we are now, entertain us
People are bored and looking for something to keep them occupied.


I feel stupid, and contagious
The artist feels foolish and like their negative energy is spreading.


And I forget just why I taste. Oh yeah, I guess, it makes me smile.I found it hard, its hard to find.Oh well, whatever, nevermind
I forget why I enjoy this experience, but it brings me joy. It's hard to find something meaningful, so whatever, let's not worry about it.




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@jadenblais2975

Main lyrics: Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
Yeah, hey
I'm worse at what I do best
And for this gift I feel blessed
Our little group has always been
And always will until the end
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious



@johnnyrocket1685

I mean, the song itself isn’t what’s bad. The rendition is pretty good. It’s the fact that this movie very clearly takes place during WW2 in the 1940s in LONDON, that makes this so bad.

They’re a bunch of dirty pirates in the 40s singing songs that won’t actually be written, much less performed, for another 60-70 years.

I get that it’s a fantasy film, but there’s a thing called Realism even in fantasy films. Just because a movie might be about medieval Knights fighting Dragons, doesn’t mean it can’t still be accurate to Reality in the sense of time period, clothing, speech patterns, music, etc.

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This movie destroys all notions of realism by the fact that they mix 80 years of futuristic content into a 1940s based movie.



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@glacyitefreez4929

So the reason why this is in the movie is kind of neat.

All the cast were practicing their script when this song came on the radio, so they all sang along to it off script. It was just so surreal and cool that the producers/director decided to incorporate it into the film.

And they created this magical cinematic moment on the fly.

@tailsprowerfan2729

They aslo did it because the yo ho to ho song was overused

@sw1ng3ns

Seriously?

@pauloltman4960

the strangest decision for music to put in here its not sung bad but its just odd!

@pauloltman4960

also the ramones with blitzkrieg bop, again a weird decision!

@pauloltman4960

it was mostly because of the pirates movies, honestly

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@AnarTheAnarchist

This scene gave me chills. Really shows how Blackbeard established dominance, and it terrified the kids.

@Mr.Needle-Hamster

Do you like this movie?

@Kilstart

@Cipher Falls yes.

@Mr.Needle-Hamster

@Kilstart Well good for you 👍

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